This consultation seeks views on the enforcement of rules relating to novel foods for food businesses in England. The aim is to ensure effective, consistent and proportionate enforcement of the new novel foods Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The updated rules take account of operational experience of the current legislation; technical and scientific advances; and changes in other areas of food law.
About this consultation
Who will this consultation be of most interest to?
Food manufactures and food business operators involved in the placing on the market of novel foods including importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers, plus enforcement authorities.
What is the subject of this consultation?
A proposed regulation – Novel Foods and Novel Food Ingredients (England) Regulations 2017, to enable the enforcement of the Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods.
What is the purpose of this consultation?
To seek stakeholders' comments and views on the proposed regulations, which will introduce specific enforcement measures in England relating to the European Union rules on novel foods, and the associated Impact Assessment.
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